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Articles from the January 17, 2012 edition

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 Government    January 17, 2012

Housing Court hearings

The following Housing Court case are scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 18, at 1:00 p.m. in District Magisterial Judge James Motznik's Courtroom: • Thomas Pifer, 440 Ntchez Street, 19th Ward, Continued Code 116.1 • Mar Latorre, Patrick Risha and...

 
 Meetings    January 17, 2012

Birmingham AARP meets Jan. 25

Birmingham AARP #2757 will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at Birmingham United Church of Christ, 25 Carrick Avenue at 12:30 p.m. Coffee, tea and pastries will be served for a donation. Visitors are always welcome....

 
 News    January 17, 2012

Wagner resigns House seat to serve as County Controller

Chelsa Wagner has submitted her resignation to the Chief Clerk of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives after serving the residents of the 22nd Legislative District for more than five years, indicating she and her colleagues had been able to...

 
 Health    January 17, 2012

Nominations sought for county Breastfeeding friendly place awards

The Allegheny County Health Department, in cooperation with its Breastfeeding Promotion Steering Committee, is taking nominations for its 17th annual Breastfeeding Friendly Place Awards. The awards are presented to workplaces, public places and...

 
 News    January 17, 2012

FEMA urging everyone to be prepared for emergencies

With 2011, one of the most active years for disasters in recent history, coming to a close and Americans get ready for the new year, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is encouraging all Americans to Resolve to be Ready in the new year, by...

 
 Public Safety    January 17, 2012

Police apprehend suspect after diner heist

Last week, police apprehended a suspect in the armed theft of several thousand dollars from a South Side restaurant in November. On Thursday, Nov. 29, Zone 3 officers responded to Penny's Diner on E....

 
 By Margaret Smyka    Front Page    January 17, 2012

Tree Pittsburgh looking to spread the word about city's urban forest

According to Tree Pittsburgh, one of the most important components of an urban forest master plan is public involvement and input. The non-profit urban forestry organization is in the process of developing an urban forest master plan for the city wit...

 
 By Margaret Smyka    Front Page    January 17, 2012

New homes on 13th St., Local Review changes discussed at S.S. Forum

A presentation on new housing, and discussion of the role of the East Carson Street Local Review Committee (LRC) of the Historic Review Commission (HRC), led off the January 10 meeting of the South Side Planning Forum. Dennis Huet, Heartland Custom H...

 
 Front Page    January 17, 2012

A big dig ahead

Crews work to clear the upper portion of McArdle Roadway and temporarily stabilize the hillside above after an extimated 100 tons of rocks and dirt slid onto the road. The city is considering several...

 
 Real Estate    January 17, 2012

Real Estate Transactions for issue of 01-17-12

16th Ward Kristen Elizabeth Everline to Brandon Hall at 102 26th St. S and Larkins Way for $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $32,526). Olive McKenzie to RE 360 SS Partn. 11 L.P. at 2617-2619 Burham St. for $45,000. Chisholm Gentry...

 
 News    January 17, 2012

Junior League fundraiser

The Junior League of Pittsburgh Provisional Class (first year with the league) will be hosting "Bottoms Up! A Fundraiser Supporting Pittsburgh's Diaper Bank" on Thursday, Jan. 19 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Villa South Side, corner of 19th and E....

 
 Entertainment    January 17, 2012

American Icons at the Warhol

Warhol and Cars: American Icons is the first exhibition to examine Warhol's enduring fascination with automotive vehicles as products of American consumer society. This exhibition on display from February 5 to May 13, features more than 40 drawings,...

 
 News    January 17, 2012

Quilters Weekend coming up

The Senator John Heinz History Center will host the fifth annual Quilters Weekend on Jan. 21-22, showcasing the unique history of quilting in Western Pa. with a variety of quilt displays, special...